Respiratory
To use an incentive spirometer effectively, this action should be performed slowly and steadily.
What is inhalation?
This nutrient found in foods such as chicken, fish, and legumes, is essential for wound healing, as it helps with tissue repair and immune function.
What is protein?
The "C" in the acronym RICE stands for this.
What is compression?
This term refers to farsightedness related to age.
What is presbyopia?
This is a common class of medication that would delay surgery.
What is an anticoagulant or antiplatelet?
This is the treatment for hypoglycemia.
What are simple carbohydrates (juice, candy, glucagon, dextrose, etc.)?
This lung condition, characterized by the destruction of alveoli, is a type of COPD.
What is Emphysema?
This is the medical term for lice.
What is pediculosis?
This is the syndrome in which the patient has a perception of pain or discomfort in a limb that is no longer there.
What is phantom limb pain?
This is the goal of glaucoma treatment.
What is to decrease intra-ocular pressure?
This is the medical term for when the edges of an incision separate.
What is dehiscence?
This hormone is decreased in adrenal insufficiency.
What is cortisol?
This type of tuberculosis is characterized by the patient having no symptoms and is detected through a positive skin test or blood test.
What is latent tuberculosis?
A patient presenting with superficial burns to the face and neck would be at risk for this medical condition.
What is inhalation injury/ respiratory compromise?
This specific assessment involves checking the pulses, cap refill, sensation, temperature, movement, color, and swelling of an extremity.
What is neurovascular assessment?
Tinnitus and vertigo are the two key symptoms in this chronic disease.
What is Meniere's Disease?
This term refers to the formal process conducted immediately before a procedure to ensure patient safety.
What is a timeout?
A thyroidectomy is used to treat this endocrine condition.
What is hyperthyroidism?
This type of oxygen device provides higher concentrations of oxygen and has a reservoir bag that is squeezed to provide pressure.
What is ambu-bag?
This tool helps assess a patient's risk of developing pressure injuries by evaluating factors like mobility, nutrition, and skin condition.
What is Braden Scale?
Bending of the hips more than 60 degrees should be avoided for the first 10 days after this surgical procedure.
What is Hip Arthroplasty?
This is the name for the tubes that are surgically inserted to prevent otitis media.
What are myringotomy/tympanoplasty tubes?
This is the medical term for an intestinal obstruction following surgery.
You would expect someone with hypoparathyroidism to have a low level of this electrolyte.
What is calcium?
This diagnostic tool is the most accurate at detecting Covid 19.
What is a PCR test?
Herpes Zoster Virus is characterized by a painful, vesicular rash typically found along this specific area of the body.
What is a dermatome?
This is a medical device used to align and stabilize a fractured bone. It helps relieve nerve pressure and muscle spasms.
What is traction?
This is the medical name for cataract removal surgery.
What is phacoemulsification?
This is a complication of surgery in the post-op phase. (name one)
What is delirium, constipation, infection, blood clot or pneumonia?
This term describes the characteristic round, full appearance of the face seen in patients with Cushing's disease.
What is "moon face"?